Campus Antisemitism
Mohsen Mahdawi actively participated in pro-Palestinian student protests and “has engaged in antisemitic conduct,” the “New York Post” reported.
The legal move, which has been used to address alleged civil-rights abuses in police departments, would give a federal judge oversight of the school’s enforcement of its agreement with the administration.
The hearing is part of an effort to “ensure Jewish students across the nation don’t face threats or harassment in violation of Title VI,” stated Rep. Tim Walberg.
The Office of Student Pathways Newsletter reportedly included a link to a “toolkit” encouraging the boycott of pro-Israel organizations and advocating for “Palestine” on social media.
“The American public has sent a clear message: Universities must be held accountable for failing to protect Jewish students from discrimination and harassment,” said Jacob Baime, CEO of Israel on Campus Coalition.
The 86-year-old sat down with JNS for an extended conversation on the day before he and his wife made aliyah.
“Princeton’s inability to provide an open forum for the former prime minister of one of America’s fiercest allies is an embarrassment,” the president of the university’s Israel advocacy group told JNS.
The legislation shows “Tennessee is taking proactive steps to protect its Jewish community,” said a Combat Antisemitism Movement representative.
The managing director of Yale’s new Program for the Study of Antisemitism told the school’s student paper that “many Jews are uncomfortable” with the widely-adopted working definition.
“We’re seeing a disturbing increase in antisemitic attacks and rhetoric on college campuses,” stated Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
“Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visas,” the U.S. Secretary of State said of foreign visitors supporting terrorist organizations.
“While no school, including Brown, is perfect, this campus offers a welcoming environment where you can be a proud Jew,” school officials and leaders of its Jewish community said.
